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BW04 PZK

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PZK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed in several places (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,855 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,831 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte around battery terminal (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 56,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,275 miles

slight misting of oil from sterring rack pinion

Fail 19 Dec 2013 50,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

slight misting of oil from sterring rack pinion

Fail 13 Dec 2012 44,693 miles

Exhaust back box bracket off but still supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,693 miles

Exhaust back box bracket off but still supported

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,392 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 38,392 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,127 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BW04 PZK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 PZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW04 PZK registered?

BW04 PZK is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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